Not every homestead claimant completed the homestead process. This article discusses a homestead claim in southern Nebraska in the 1870s, that while uncompleted provided significant genealogical information. The claim was filed by John H. Ufkes in Franklin County, Nebraska. Originally published 24 February 2009.

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